Explore the Family Name Fenchel
The meaning of Fenchel
German: metonymic occupational name for a dealer in herbs or spices, from Middle High German vönichel (from Latin faeniculum ‘fennel’). Compare Fenicle. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerd, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Fenchel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fenchel experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,906th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to 80,131st position, reflecting a change of -13.01%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 257 in 2000 to 237 in 2010, which is a decline of approximately 7.78%. The proportion per 100k people similarly followed this downward trend, declining from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, a drop of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #80,131 | -13.01% |
| Count | 257 | 237 | -7.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fenchel
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those bearing the Fenchel surname identify as white, comprising 97.67% in 2000 and 94.94% in 2010, representing a slight decrease of 2.80%. However, there's an emergence of multi-ethnic identities within this surname group in 2010, with 2.11% identifying as two or more races. Additionally, 2.95% identified as Hispanic in 2010, whereas there were none in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 through both census years for this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 94.94% | -2.8% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |